Nissan Altima HL32 Hybrid. Manual - part 461

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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- This may result in an ERROR.

• Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional "Rolling Compensation" method to "com-

pensate" the sensors (alignment targets or head units). Do not use this "Rolling Compensation" method.

- Use the "Jacking Compensation Method". After installing the alignment targets or head units, raise the vehi-

cle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.

- See Instructions in the alignment machine you're using for more information on this.

ADJUSTMENT

Camber, Caster and Kingpin Inclination Angles

CAUTION:

Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles cannot be adjusted.

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FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

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FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to 

WT-62, "Adjustment"

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2. Remove brake caliper and reposition aside using wire. Refer to 

BR-30, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY :

Removal and Installation"

.

CAUTION:

Avoid depressing brake pedal with brake caliper removed.

3. Remove wheel sensor electical harness from strut.
4. Remove brake hose lock plate.
5. Remove mounting bolts and nuts securing steering knuckle to strut.
6. Remove mounting bolts on tower bar then remove strut from vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the strut for any oil leakage or other damage and replace as necessary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Refer to 

FSU-13, "Exploded View"

 for tightening torque.

• Be sure arrows on strut mount insulator and spring upper seat are

positioned as shown. Also be sure notch in strut spacer is posi-

tioned as shown. Then install strut.

• Assemble upper mounting plate with its notch facing toward the

outside.

Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

1. Install Tool to the strut and secure it in a vise as shown.

CAUTION:

When installing Tool, wrap a shop cloth around strut to pro-

tect it from damage.

2. Slightly loosen piston rod lock nut.

WARNING:

Do not remove piston rod lock nut completely. If it is

removed completely, the coil spring can jump out and may

cause serious damage or injury.

3. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial service tool).

WARNING:

Make sure that the two pawls of the spring compressor are firmly hooked on the spring. The

spring compressor must be tightened slowly so as not to tilt the spring.

4. Making sure coil spring is free between upper and lower seats, then remove piston rod lock nut.
5. Remove small parts on strut.

• Remove strut spacer, strut mount insulator, strut mounting insulator bracket thrust bearing, spring upper

seat, and upper rubber seat. Then remove coil spring.

SEIA0123E

Tool number : ST35652000 (

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SEIA0124E

FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

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6. Remove bound bumper from spring upper seat.
7. Gradually release the spring compressor (commercial service tool), and remove the coil spring.

ASSEMBLY

1. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial

service tool), and install it onto the strut.

WARNING:

Make sure that the two pawls of the spring compressor are

firmly hooked on the spring. The spring compressor must

be tightened slowly so as not to tilt the spring.

CAUTION:

Face tube side of coil spring downward. Align lower end to

spring seat as shown.

2. Connect bound bumper to spring upper seat.

CAUTION:

• Be sure to install bound bumper to spring upper seat

securely.

• When installing bound bumper, use soapy water. Do not use machine oil or other lubricants.

3. Install small parts to the strut.

• Connect upper rubber seat, spring upper seats, thrust bearing, strut mount insulator, and strut spacer.

Temporarily install piston rod lock nut.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse piston rod lock nut.

4. Be sure arrows on strut mount insulator and spring upper seat

are positioned as shown. Also be sure notch in the strut spacer

is positioned as shown.

5. Be sure coil spring is properly set in spring rubber seat. Gradu-

ally release the spring compressor (commercial service tool).

CAUTION:

Be sure upper rubber seat is properly aligned to spring

upper seat and coil spring.

6. Tighten piston rod lock nut to the specified torque.

7. Remove Tool from the strut.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Strut

• Check strut for deformation, cracks, and damage, and replace if necessary.

• Check piston rod for damage, uneven wear, and distortion, and replace if necessary.

• Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace if necessary.

Insulator and Rubber Parts

Check strut mount insulator for cracks and rubber parts for wear. Replace them if necessary.

Coil Spring

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SEIA0123E

Tool number : ST35652000 (

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SEIA0124E

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FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

Check for cracks, wear, and damage, and replace if necessary.